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Approximately six million children in the U.S. have one or more food allergies, and among children with food allergies, 16-18% have experienced a reaction at school. At any time, school staff may need to respond to a food allergy emergency—whether in the classroom or cafeteria, or on the playground, athletic field, or school bus. That’s why it’s important for educators to know about food allergies and understand their role in helping to prevent and respond to allergic reactions in schools.

Approximately six million children in the U.S. have one or more food allergies, and among children with food allergies, 16-18% have experienced a reaction at school. At any time, school staff may need to respond to a food allergy emergency—whether in the classroom or cafeteria, or on the playground, athletic field, or school bus. That’s why it’s important for educators to know about food allergies and understand their role in helping to prevent and respond to allergic reactions in schools.

The NEA Health Information Network and the U.S. Department of Agriculture partnered to publish Food Allergies: What School Employees Need to Know. This booklet is designed to educate all school employees about food allergies and how they can help to prevent and respond to food allergic reactions in schools. The booklet is free, offered in English and Spanish, and is available in print and online.

This booklet will give you information on what to do when a student is having a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction and will explain how you can help prevent reactions in your school.

The NEA Health Information Network and the U.S. Department of Agriculture partnered to publish Food Allergies: What School Employees Need to Know. This booklet is designed to educate all school employees about food allergies and how they can help to prevent and respond to food allergic reactions in schools. The booklet is free, offered in Spanish, and is available in print and online.

This booklet will give you information on what to do when a student is having a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction and will explain how you can help prevent reactions in your school.

Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 4%–6% of children in the United States and are a growing concern for schools. Children with food allergies are two-to-four times more likely to have asthma or other allergic conditions than those without food allergies.

These guidelines are designed for parents, district administrators, school administrators and staff, and Early Care and Education (ECE) program administrators and staff. They provide practical information, planning steps, and strategies for reducing allergic reactions and responding to life-threatening allergic reactions. The strategies presented in these guidelines can help schools and ECE programs take a comprehensive approach to managing food allergies. Through the collective efforts of school and ECE program staff members, parents, and health care providers, children with food allergies can be assured a safe place to thrive, learn, and succeed.